Author: Lucy Lerner

Why oh why we let our dreams die? Isaac B releases the angelic Love Yourz. Opening with peaceful strings and emotive piano on a dreamy loop it is a soulful track. Isaac B’s fluid flow is a celebration of life, music and what drives him, but we also learn about him as an artist. The lyrics are authentic, beautifully poetic, and rich with emotion. The soundscape is expansive and warm, but it also feels fragile and intimate. You can’t help but be drawn to Love Yourz like a magnet. We caught up with Isaac B to find out more about…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0nZGKYT188 Can you feel it? All the butterflies Nightshift’s Butterflies (Acoustic) immediately envelops you in a euphoric feeling with its emotive piano and compelling vocals. The brother duo Nightshift releases the acoustic version of their debut Butterflies featuring the multi-talented  Quiggle. Butterflies describes the feeling of being in a bubble of love which you can find in the most surprising place. The song encapsulates this sentiment with its soothing tones and uplifting melody. Strip away the night senses left behind toxins fill my mind The timeless piano line throughout Butterflies sets you adrift on a wave of emotion which blooms…

PELA’s You Got Me is the perfect companion to chilled summer days. It’s as welcome as a tall, cool glass of lemonade after a long day in the sun. Cushioned by soft beats that fade in and out, gentle reverb, serene background noises, and light piano it is the epitome of mellow. You Got Me is the South London duo’s debut single and what an impressive introduction. Hannah Coombes and Olly Shelton exude peace and serenity through a sound and song which the world needs right now. “You Got Me is about accepting how you can never truly understand those…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvhuljTGQpw There’s beauty in a bleeding heart TATUM’s Bloodsport is a breakup anthem to die for. Feel TATUM’s pain with her new single Bloodsport which depicts a devastating breakup. There is a dreamy feel to the dark-pop number with a bed of pulsing synths, rippling piano and haunting, echoey harmonies. I rip you right out of my chest TATUM’s vocals are rich and bruised. Lyrics are visual and brutal as TATUM compares the end of a relationship to a bloody conflict.TATUM explains, “‘Bloodsport’ compares love to an epic battle where both parties walk away injured and bloody. All love comes…

Lana Lubany makes a bold statement with Alive in Hell. Combining pop and rap effortlessly, the Palestinian-American shows her versatility through a bubbling rhythm, heady bassline, and relentless flows. Alive in Hell is the first single from Lubany’s upcoming debut EP DEVIL IN MY EDEN which contains 5 one-minute tracks. The idea is interesting as you get a succulent taste of Lubany’s style, but it’s daring as it leaves you craving to hear much more of the beat-heavy track. It’s a bit like eating just a bite of a rather delicious cake and finding yourself thinking about it all day…

Mary’s Lies is a stylish cocktail of Jazz and Nu-Soul from Lou Berry. Soul artist Eylia lends her whiskey-soaked vocals to the lush and soulful song which is as sultry as a hot summer’s night. Lou Berry is a singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Paris, and Mary’s Lies is his first release since his 2016 EP Blue Sky. And boy, does he give his listeners what they have been missing for the last 4 years. An elegant and warm song that is fluid in its smooth instrumentals and duet style vocals. Mary’s Lies can not just be appreciated for the feel…

“Live another day, fight another day” Songwriter and pianist Joe Kenney enjoys fusing genres and he doesn’t disappoint with his new single Another Side. Classical jazz elements and soulful neo-soul textures are propelled by lithe piano and honeyed vocals courtesy of Joy Ike. Another Side is rich with feeling as it explores themes of overcoming despair and believing things will turn a corner and you can reach another side, a better side “if you let yourself get there”.  “Another Side (Ft. Joy Ike) was written about a time in my life where I needed to convince myself to not end my…

Having not heard about NY-based artist ISY previously, we were intrigued. However, as soon as we heard new single Lit Up we were hooked. It is like sinking into feathery sonic clouds of dreamy harmonies and ethereal synths. Then it develops into a genre-melting bouncy pop-funk beat amongst intricate layers of eloquent R&B. ISY is a songwriter, producer, and performer who is influenced by a range of genres, and Lit Up is a testament to that. You physically feel lit up from the inside when you soak it all in. It’s an engaging mix of retro and fresh, youthful R&B.…

Aspen Martin draws you into the heart of his new project via the first track I H8U. With velvety vocals, and beautifully blurred R&B and rap, it is the perfect introduction to new EP Everything Or Nothing. The 6 tracks continue in the same vein with moreish R&B peppered with memorable hooks, honest lyrics, and gliding hip-hop beats you will have on repeat. Aspen Martin collaborated with a handful of renowned talent for his new EP. CMPLX (Drake, Rich Homie Quan, Roy Woods) produced the first 3 tracks ‘I H8 U’, ‘Can’t Relate’, and ‘I Know’. Stunnah Sez (Hopsin, Phora,…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNokH9KNfig Who wants to run forever? Marathon is an upbeat, playful track from Stables. The London Marathon has been postponed so the indie-folk duo decided to have a bit of fun with Marathon footage from 1988 Matthew found in his parent’s shed. It’s colourful and exudes a summery charm. Marathon is all I need, Serotonin high, A finish line where we can both be, Marathon is all I see Marathon features a catchy melody, sunny instrumentals and washed-out vocals which reflect the nostalgic feeling from the visuals. It is a life-affirming song that lifts your spirits and makes you want…